Windy Acres Homestead

05/08/2026

Had such an unexpected and gut wrenching tragedy the day before yesterday. I so thought we were past the point where Scout was in danger of passing unexpectedly due to his rough start. I had even contacted the vet about him getting his first rounds of vaccines and he had literally just started eating fresh grass and a little solid grower grain. He was on a special puree of timothy and alfalfa pellets with purina goat grower and goat minerals for the last 5 weeks as part of his weaning process and was doing great. He was on day 2 of solids but still mainly his bottle purée when he started going south overnight. I thought the solids were bothering him so we went back to just the purée. Then he started the seizures. He had one about 7 pm then 10 minutes later 2 more. The last one took him from me. Devastating does not even begin to describe how I felt. I tried CPR but he was gone. It’s going to take a while for me to get over this one. He fought so hard and I was fighting right along with him. All my babies are special and take a piece of me with them but Scout found a new part of my heart and took it with him that I never knew I had. I will never forget you my little Scout. 💙

05/03/2026

RIP Ollie. My sweet little boy. 😢💔😢

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

Been a while since I posted and I do apologize. It’s been a rough few months here but between yesterday and today I managed to band (castrate) the last few 8 intact bucks. And I did it myself! This is one of many battle scars in my endeavor. The worst 2 were Dasher and my last one Dick! 🤣
Dick was one of triplets that were born in the “D” year so I named them Dick, Dora and Dodie. God he was a little pi**er to catch! Mom and Dad were probably laughing their butts off watching me! 🤣

12/31/2025

Update: Sparkle is standing, blatting and has taken some cholostrum as well as her brother. So hard to believe because she was barely alive when I found her.

Prayers for Sparkle and Spunky. Momma Charm had them overnight and they got separated from her somehow and got very cold. Spunky is doing much better but Sparkle is struggling. 🙏💙🙏

The other two are doing well and their names are Hansel and Gretel.

12/30/2025

Bella had her babies

12/04/2025

Looking for a used in good condition utility sink similar to this to use for our rescues.

11/20/2025

Looking for suggestions to raise some money to finish paying off Boone’s vet bill at Countryside Veterinary Clinic. It’s been a rough summer here with the water issues and unfortunately because of it being a “long term leak” causing damage to the underfloor and insulation in 3 rooms, home owners insurance won’t cover it. And of course there was the fun of having my wallet “disappearing!”. So, slowly getting back on track with the exception of Boone’s vet bill ($2000). He had his 3rd surgery in the spring to remove some lumps (one cancerous, the other precancerous). He’s doing great now but I don’t want a bill there to prevent any further treatment if needed for him or any other of our rescues. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated!

11/01/2025

Looking for canning jars again. Hoping to be able to make extra cat and dog food for our special needs furbabies that will be shelf stable instead of needing to freeze everything. Not even using our water warmers yet and the electric bill is out of control. 🥹

10/31/2025

Please keep in mind that many people have pets during this government shutdown and may need to make the choice between feeding themselves or their pets. Please consider donating pet food to food banks or even donate to your local vet for veterinary care for their furbaby’s care. And of course, shelters are going to be hit hard. Not only food donations are importan, but Gift cards would be very helpful.